Nahrung

Would Richard have wanted to 'get it off his chest' if they weren't forced together at a marriage? Why now? Why not last week, last month or six months ago? Why now? It just seems rather disingenuous to insert side drama into an event that was nothing about him. That WAS selfish. What would be really cool is if Richard set the record straight with Preston, the number two asshole in this saga. That would take REAL courage and help everyone out a bit other than just himself. Neal

OK... I'm officially confused. Was this a one chapter short story OR was it the first chapter of an ongoing story? Neal

OK... I'm sorry but I forgot the names of the characters... You might want to have a character list once in a while to remind your readers. I'm guessing that Chet and Aaron are friends? Big Mike & Colleen are Michael's parents? Janie & Lannie are who? Sorry, sorry, sorry... Otherwise, GREAT chapter!

When I was at IUPU I was assured that whatever Course Schedule I started with would be the schedule that I graduated on. It didn't matter what changes were made after I started. I graduated on the schedule I started on. I guess I don't 'get' this whole controversy. Don't ALL universities operate this way? How can a university possibly expect a student to keep up with changes made to their course schedule AFTER they started; planned and plotted the courses to take to graduate. I guess I'm a bit skeptical that this actually happens the way it did in the story...

I have come to believe that spirituality and sexuality come from the same place within us. Religion is simply a group that shares the same spirituality. I don't confuse religion and spirituality although MOST DO!

HEHE... At first, I thought that the Fred & Betty names were from the Flinstones and then I remembered that it was Fred & Wilma and Barney & Betty... Oh well, it was a fun thought while it lasted.

Excellent Chapter! My only complaint is that it is simply tooooo long between chapters. I've been with this story from the beginning and while awaiting more chapters, I've read the entire 'Morningstar-The Malaise' series. So, is your heart really not into this story or what?

HEHE... This reminded me of an old saying, "Women marry men hoping that they will change and men marry women hoping that they won't change." I guess this is the same for ALL couples... one is usually hoping that the other will change and the other is hoping that the one they're with won't change. I think that opposites DO attract. Parker and Matt are clearly very different in a lot of ways. They compliment each other. I think it's the differences that make us interested in others. Those who don't appreciate being with people that are different from them lead, what I think are very mundane, unexamined lives. They go through their lives being with the people who have the same lives and thinking that they do. My best relationships are with those who can enjoy our differences, learn and grow from them. I most enjoy people that have different cultures, religions and life experiences than me.

WONDERFUL COME-BACK TO THE STORY, although I had to read 5 chapters back to remind myself of what's going on. I am a bit confused, though. I remember that Bodie was the boy next door that Nate found at the end of the driveway when they were checking out the new place. However, I can't quite remember how Nate onto the scene. I remember something about parents moving and Nate wanting to stay with his uncle but I don't remember the specifics. Could you please tell me what happened OR point me to chapters where that happened? Thanks!

Yeah... soulmates may be a bit strong but they have a connection that nobody else can understand and I think that they are going to be very good for each other.

Awww... how cool! There is nothing more therapeutic for someone like Ryder than to get out of himself and share his struggles with someone who shares the same struggles. It's a beautiful, time-honored realism that it 'takes one to know one'. I think that Ryder and Wilder are going to be very good for each other. Right now, Ryder is feeling jealous and not sure if he wants to share the people who have been his salvation but, in fact, they are the ones who made this happen... they figured out that they just weren't enough for Ryder. Ryder needed someone to share his experience, strength and hope with and his parents brought both him and Wilder together, either knowingly or unknowingly ;). Either way, it has gone full circle. Ryder can finally get out of himself and help someone and Wilder will get the help he needs from Ryder. You better damn well NOT skimp on the last chapter. There will be an adjustment but I'm guessing that Ryder and Wilder are, and will come to realize, that they are soul-mates.

I keep forgetting that they've only been together for a short time and Jeff still has to go to Chicago to wrap things up and get his stuff moved. Did you cover Jeff's conversation with his boss in Chicago about leaving the firm? Nice chapter!

OK... I'm at a loss here. I re-read the chapter and still can't figure out what went wrong. THEY AGREED to this! It's not my thing but, hey, if they discussed and agreed to it, Jeff has nothing to complain about and Paul has nothing to feel guilty about. Yeah, they may have pushed their limits but Jeff could have reeled it in at any time (at least I hope they had a 'safe word'). I do remember that Jeff kept thinking that he didn't like this at all but then the sexual energy took over and, well, they stopped thinking with their top head.

OK... I discovered that Jeff is, in fact, the larger guy, body and cock-wise... OOPS, I somehow missed that bit. But, I still recollect that he seems to be the bottom. I honestly don't remember that he has topped Paul. Oh well... maybe it was just a brain-fart... Neal

Ummm... I don't think I like that Jeff has become the submissive bottom to Paul. I think that this relationship deserves a more 'versatile' element. I understand that Jeff is smaller than Paul but that doesn't mean 'size matters' when it comes to a happy, healthy, equal relationship. Just sayin'...

WOW... So much... so fast... and all in one chapter! Wonderful! I'm guessing that there will be more sorting out to be done. I'm curious where Reymond's mom stands in all this and how she'll respond. I guess that may or may not happen... Neal

Well... It's not merely a 'label', it's also one's identity. I think it's very important in one's self discovery just the same as religious beliefs, political leanings, nationality, etc. Yeah... we might just think of ourselves as 'people' but that wouldn't identify the whole picture of who I am and how I compare to others.

Hi Gary... Great place to end... but then again, great place to begin again! I'm looking forward to Fendral's reunion with the pack, conversations he'll have with Miss Syble (?), how Keller manages to rearrange the pack's expectations they have of their Alpha, what role Fendral may have, what they find when they go out searching for other packs and mates and on and on... There's just so much material here to expand on... it would be a shame to just leave it here... Thanks for writing... You're great! Neal

GREAT CHAPTER! Yes, very intense indeed. Ummm... you might want to avoid using the word 'shift' when describing movement such as: 'Keller heard Fendral shift in his bed' and 'he shifted in his chair'... It makes this reader think they are shifting into their wolf. After all, you've brought a whole new meaning to the word 'shift'. Neal

This is one of those chapters that I had to go back and read again. Fendral's appearance at the edge of the yard was wonderful, but when he just approached to within a few feet of Kellar, yawned, laid down, rested his head on his front paws and closed his eyes was simply a beautiful image. What trust! This is now my newest favorite chapter... Great work! Neal

Hi... I'm guessing that you meant 'don't'. NO, I have not experienced you as an overly sensitive writer and your stories are excellent. I honestly can't think of anything to complain about... Neal

I love Morningstar so much, I can wait on COTT even though I DO miss reading it. Do what's best for you, Gary... Don't listen to all the naughty boys on the playground. They're just jealous that they can't be more like you!

I remember when I started reading this story that I made a comment on a hunch I had. I said I had the impression that Kellar's parents' story wasn't over yet; that there was more to who they were than just a random shifter couple killed in a car accident, leaving an orphan son. I also remember wondering why the old grey wolf, Fendral, spent so much time around Kellar's cabin when he knew where his pack was. I was half expecting Fendral to jump in and help out Kellar and Tobin when they encountered Reznick.

Hey... Great chapter! I have this nagging question in my head... I know that Kellar's parents were killed in an auto accident, but is that the end of their story? Any back-story on who they were, why they separated from a pack or maybe they really didn't die?

I have no problem with law-biding citizens having guns. I grew up with hunters and my oldest brother gave me a .22 single-shot bolt action rifle when I was just 11 years old. I still have it. What scares me are the criminally-minded folks who get guns, usually illegally, for the sole purpose of hurting and killing people and committing criminal acts. THEY are the people that do the vast majority of the people-killing in this country. AND... THE LAWS TO PREVENT THIS ARE ALREADY ON THE BOOKS!!! The only people who would be affected by more gun-control laws aren't the people we should be worried about in the first place! I am really loving this story! Hey... does my review now make me one of the top 1%?